Marfan Syndrome
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Marfan syndrome is a disorder that affects connective tissue. Connective tissues are proteins that support skin, bones, blood vessels and other organs. One of these proteins is fibrillin. A problem with the fibrillin gene causes Marfan syndrome.
Marfan syndrome can be mild to severe, and the symptoms can vary. People with Marfan syndrome are often very tall, thin and loose jointed. Most people with Marfan syndrome have heart and blood vessel problems, such as a weakness in the aorta or heart valves that leak. They may also have problems with their bones, eyes, skin, nervous system and lungs.
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publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “There are certain physical features that are considered typical markers for Marfan syndrome, a disorder of the connective tissue that can have deadly consequences. Skeletal traits include an arm span greater than height, flexible joints throughout the body and certain facial features such as a long, thin face and deep set eyes. People also tend to be unusually tall.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
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